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The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23
T e fireman is not always a good gardener
although he is accustomed to lighthouses.

"Is1't that Mrs. Holiness thought the
.sShe i well. Alter t! 9 doctors gave up her
case sne tried DR.. Pierce's 'Favorite PIescr,p,
ton and began 10 get better right away: !
heard her say not !ong ago that she hadn't leit
W k and says that life seems worth living at
last. Why said she. i feel as il | had been
raised from the dead. almost Tsus do thou
stnds attest the mary, lous efficacy of this God
given remedy FIR fema'e we lkn2ss prolapsus.
liberation. leucorrhaa, morning sickness,
weakness OF stomach, tie ldency to cancerous
disc use, nervous prostratio1, general deoltlty
and kindred affections.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23
AGRICULTURAL
roplCs OF INTEREST RELATIVE
TO FARM AND GARDEN.
experiments in Feeding sheep.

HR E1F rE
-Four pens of eight sheep each were
tested during a period Of 100 days. The
foods were all of good quality; the lin
seed cake was a pure and superior one.
During the first period of thirty-three
days, the several pens inereasedi in weight
4 from 5.6 unc to 10 ounces daily
apiece-the mixed linseed and cotton
cake doing worst and the mixed oat and
harley meal the best. In the second be-.
rod Of similar length the sheep increased
in weight only from 1.5 ounce to 2.5
ounces daily. The period was one Of Sc
we're weather and the results prove what
waste of food is inevitably incurred in
the winter sheepfold. The combined oats
and barley now did the worst and the
linseed cake did the best Of all the foods:
the wheat flower being, however. almost
as bad as any of them. Several of the
sheep during this period fell i'll and some
of them died or were slaughtered. In
the third period the increase per head
varied from 5 ounces to H. ounces daily,
end here the wheat stood highest of the
whole and the crushed oats and barley
lowest.-Dr. Ih8 KoeLcker.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23
Rnt in connection

port wheat OF India. But in competition
with this cheap and excellent means OF
water transportation is the vast and eth
lent system of East India railways,
which, like the Canadian Pacific, being
built from the revenues of the State, be-
longs to the people themselves, and IS
operated under a schedule of fares and
freights just sufficient to keep the per-
manent way in order, rolling stock IN
trim, and defray the current working eX-
penses. Thus the grain dealers OF each
local market in the interior are enabled
to transmit to the seaboard their produce
far cheaper than could be expected in
countries where labor is higher and where
the aforementioned advantageous condl-
tons do not exist. The classification OF
freight is much the same as with us, but
the scale for distances, as for instance:
When wheat is carried a distance of 800
miles for one-ninth of a pie per mile per
maund, it would be carried a distance OF
500 miles at one-twelfth of a pie per maund
per mile, and so OH. e., for one pie,
one maund eighty pounds is carried
10 miles, or for one pie, 100 pounds, IS
carried nine and three-ffth miles; and
for 100 pies, 100 pounds is carried $50
miles; that is, for 25 cents we get 100
pounds carried $50 miles, or $5 carries
one ton over $50 miles. But as our OBJ
iect is to find out the cost of n Genital
laid down at port, we will have to take
| this ESQ miles as the average distance,
! and also allow twenty-five bushels OF
sixty pounds each to be an average yield
per acre-this being about the mark, as
far as my observation has enabled me to
Judge; then by adding these three fore
going items together, we have:
Planting tper acre. 81 ~ -
~Irrigating tper acre. ................ w
Harvesting (per acre)...n....... ..... %
Total (per acre of % BUSH, or 1,320lbs). $5.6S
And $500, multiplied by 100 and di-
vided by 1890, gives for planting, lrrl-
eating and harvesting a cost of 43 cents
per 100 pounds; for transportation 0So
miles, 25 cents per 100 pounds. Total
cost laid down at port, 65 cents per lou
pounds.
Again it may be urged that 960 miles
is too great an average distance; to this
I reply that wheat can be raised cheaper
in the Punjab than near the coast, and Of
a far better quality. The ratio given and
wages quoted are those in existence II
1860. and | have known the best of farm
hands employed by the month for 81 ano
board. But the general tendency OF la
borers' wages in that country is to rise
so wheat can never be produced in British
India at a less figure than that above ar
rived at, namely So cents per Genital
San Francisco Call.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23

Are very uncertain property: for every pay ng
v ntn WI te to Haliett & Co., Portland. Maine,
you VIII receive free, full particulars abous
The r 20 business, and lie I'm how som ne haae
iive ut home and earn fIom S. 10 s25 and up
waSds Ief day wherever yoq are located:
Both sexcs; all ages. Capital not requIed'
yoa arcs Rcd free, se d your a-ofesS' ii"
all will be proved to you.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23
Live stock Notes.

H=Z
It Is recommended that to preventcoWs
or steers from jumping over fences g
horseshoe be nailed to one Of the lofe-
feet which prevents the hoofs from
Spreading and consequently renders the
animal unable to spring.
70 train a flock of sheep take alamb fo.
The house and teach it to came at the call
of certain sound, and then put It with
i lock. As sheep follow the leader, the
whole flock may be called BY the obedl,
eAce shown on the part of the pettea
sheep.
AID excellent mixture of hay for all
siiasscs Of stock IS one-third clover hay
With timothy and red-top, which is much
better than either one alone, as y mix
ture is more complete III food elements.
At should ba fed with an allowance q
ground grain also.
How to induce cattle to eat cornstalks
IS d difficulty that has been overcome by
Maine farmer. who sprinkled hot brine
over tie stalks. The ~cornstalks are fed,
with the fodder and hnsks, without cut
king, md If well cured, he says the STOCK
Will leave but little uneaten. It fs more
e~son0uaicaI, however, to pass them
through a fodder cutter.
Estimating the value of the hog az 9
pFpdueer of manure, d practical swine
breeder states that d hog, II kept ~ fie
egs of twelve months, will convert 4 cart
lpad 81 material per month into an excel.
lent fertilizer for corn. He thinks that
Nlfb twelve loads Of manure q year IRON
aeh hog on the farm, the hogs should
provide enough fer~tilizerto pay Tor tle
soln they consume, and that by estimaf'
lna Tho yalue of the manure the hog u
10Y q less cost than be " credited.
Fe Indicate the influence Of the food
np0n The growth OF bone in animals, Pro.
ksssaE lehman fed d young pig 126 days
upon potatoes ALONG, the result being
faek br softening of The bone. 0thel
from the sainc litter, fila upon To'
Aefees bla( pat meal and addltionai
pAesphates for the same length Of time
laa noginal skeletons. yet there was I
Inference according 70 the phosphate
saaea. Two that were fed on phosphate
81 potash bad porous bones that weEe re
U8A| MMfH
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23
southern Food Crops.

The Department of Agriculture in a
recent report points out the extension in
the raising of food crops during late
years. The most prominent instance is
Indian corn, The following table of
yield shows the crop gathered in the
South in 1870, 1880 and 1886, with the
relative proportion the South produced of
the. entire crop of the United States.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23

Rid Guile is a most cruel and dangerous rem
for any fault or falling. and is likely to be
Productive of greater evl:s than that upon
ch it lcars. especially as it is always aimed
# those thing which the poor victim is thor
conscIous of, Tut is net abs 10 help.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23

How tn Gain Flesh and Strength.
Use after each meal SLorT's EMULSION WIN
HypJpLosphites. 1t is as Tal&ttb.c asSfaiiS,
and easily digested. T1sraoidity with9@npuad
delicate people improve with its useis wost e,
ful. Use it and try yo@r weight Asa rents a.
for Consumption, Throat affections a3d BE,ye
ehitis, it, qasaaaaasea erh hslfR tfgff monlhi old
D yy r 200 results. H~eeained four pounds in a
very short time.r-Tno. PRIM, NJ. Du Ala
bama.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23

Infinite toll would not enable US to sweep
away a mist; Tut Ly as Sending q little we may
9lten look over 1t altogether. So with our
moral III provrment-we We s!le hercely WIN
Nv c Gus Ii; b t which would have no hold
upon us if we assembled into a higher moral
ltmo phere,
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23

Men, such as U. S. Senator Voorhees,, of In
Ian are loud in tleir praise of st. Jacobs
Dill as an Inst n aneous cure for rhe mat SIN,
,zur.lg.a a, sciat Ca and o her bodily pains.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23

Ev.ryfod s c~onpanion is nobody's frieh1,
out Red Star Coz gl Cure is everyio VS.
r end. Prof. CT othe, of the Brook yn Board
# Heath, cnGors S it as pr mpt. safe and
sure. Price, twenty-five cents a bottle.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23

AND, oh, Edward" said the girl he
was going to leave behind h.n, sat
every stopping place be sure you write,
then go ahead"
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23

No lady should hive i'll perpetual fear, and
suffer from the more serious troubles tl.at 50
,ften uIIcar, when Dir. kiimer's COMPLETE
FETatT EEvEpY is certain to prevent and cure
Tumor and Cancer there.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23
Total per acre. 81 s.

Lastly, let transportation be considered.
For the purpose I win take wheat from
The country between Allahabad on the
Gauges, and Loodiana on the Sutlei, 700
to 1000 miles. The chief ports of ex-
port are Calcutta, bombay, Madras and
kurrachec. all Of which are terEnini Of
great trunk lines Dc railroad, while to the
FIRST. C~,salcnita. float on the bosom of the
mighty Ganges immense piles Of freight;
shc hitter, Kurrachee, the river Indus,
lowing through an unsurpassed wheat
belt, conveys = fair proportion Of the ex-
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23

If you experience a bad taste in the mouth,
sal owness or yellow color of skin, feel stupid
and dro 81, appetite unstea ly: frequent head
thing will arouse your tive to action and
st .engthea up your system Ike Lr. Plert e'5
Med cal Discovery by druggists.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23

.RoYALGLuE' mends everything! Broken
China, CLASS, Wood. Free Was at Drugs & Gro
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23

Delicate diseases OF elite sex, however in
hue d, speedily sansspSrmanently cured.
dress Worll,s nisoensaly Medic al Associa-
iio1, GG3 Main .tr.et. Buffalo, n. Y.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23

A woman can sharpen a pencil. bat she re
u.res leisure.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23

Man was created first. Woman was a soft
If reCreat on.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23

An old joke is like a bad egg-Unoffensive
until it is cracked.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23
Enid MiHca

Speaking of seals kin, that's what the wal
rus is.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23

Bronchitis is cured by frequent small doses
of piso's Cure for Consum ptiop.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23

Daughters. Wives and Mothers.
securely sealed. Dr. j. B. Marchisi, Utica, NY.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23

Figures viii not lie. but they are handy t
lie with
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23
How tn Gain Flesh and strength.

What is my opinion of misfortune2 1t is a
man without An umbrella on a Amy day.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23

A private ~tooter-The man who practice3 on
the cornet in his room.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23

Are the months in which to purify your blool. ana
for this purpose there is no medicine equal 20
Hoods ..Sarsapatf la. 1t purifies, vi!aLzes, and en-
riches %the:blood, removing all traces OF scfolu'a OF
other disease. It creates an appetite and imparts
new strength and vigor to tie whole body. 1t is the
ideal spripq fRsiicinc. Try it.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23
Hoods ~SarsapariIla

"Last spring my Whole family TOOK Hoods sarsa-
nariI,a- The result is that all have been Cared OF
~scrofula, my little boy being entirely free from
sores, and all four of my children look bright and
healthy as possibly can be. l have found HOODS
Sarsaparilla also good for catarrl1. with which | nave
been troubled since the war. Nothing did me 50
much good as Hoods Sarsaparilia.|' -WM. &. ATHER-
TON, Passaic City, \. j.
n. B.-Be sure to get the Peculiar Medicine
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23
100 Doses One Dollar

Sold by all druggists.1Tsl; six for s.. Prepared
nv q. / HOOD s. Co, Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23

D hired coolies will ealt / acre at2
arlias a day, 4 anllas, equals.
gartingto well, 3 arlnas, equals.
TIrashfng, IL bullocks treading out
the grain, biblical style, round
d ring, at 4 ~ al1laas, 18 ailTlass
equals.
cody to drive at Q ai1Ilas, equals
Winnowing, / man and woman
at 2 aunas, 4 annas, equals.
Is wheat sacks at ! anna, I5annas,
nnr4aIs
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23
Hoods SarsaDarHna
100 Doses One Dollar

sod by all druggists. ST; SIX Tor S. Prepa
b, L. HOOD CO, Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-04-23

las, much longer IN use
The Press., 1887-03-10
MONSON.

The rumor that Dr. N. w. Rand was to remove to Worcester proves to be un- sounded. fs .. Y
 Rev. William s. Rowland missionary of the American Board of Commission for Foreign Missions, in Madura, India, died of fever at Auburndale Monday evening, 32 hours after the death of his wife from pneumonia. Two children are now very ill with fever. William s. Rowland is the eldest of six sons of Rev. w. w. Rowland, 40 years missionary Tn Ceylon. He was born in Ceylon in l846, graduated at Mon- son Academy in 1866, at Amherst college in 1870 and at Andover theological sem mary in 1878: In June, 1873, he married Mary l.. Carpenter of Monson and sailed for India in September following. Dur ing his 13 years of work in India he has had charge of a large field and built 8 number of churches. HeWas an earnest and practical man, thoroughly consecrated to his work. Of the remaining children of Rev. W. w. Rowland, Samuel W. and Susan Reed are missionaries in Ceylon, and John IS missionary in Guadalaiara, Mexico, while Henry Martyr is in his sen for year at Andover theological seminary.
 -The G. A. R. post had ysry pleasant social at the hall on Friday evening last, with an entertainment, ill which Mrs. Chapin and Master Chapin gave reading, also singing by Misses Rood and Ohapin, music on the harmonica and accordeon, and on the violin and piccalo. A dance followed. There were many invited guests present, and all most thoroughly enjoyed the occasion. More like entertainments are projected, and the success of this war rants pleasant anticipations of those to follow.
The Press., 1887-03-10
WELLINGTON.
(coRREsPoNDFNcF.)

i Sanford Taylor, formerly of this town, has been resident of Clinton, Mass, for the past 40 years. He is accountant for 8 large hardware firm there.
 < -s-Chas. H. Rider moved the Day fami- 1Y from Daleville to Providence last Thurs day.
 John Pashley has moved from the Le- ander Hrn place to Daleville. ' -Crin Watrous has moved to Stafford. SHis/ father, Henry Watrous, has left the Rarbinson farm and moved into Orrin' s place.
 MT and Mrs. Tomlinson remove to Providence. Their many friends here will regret their departure. Industrious, in- telligent citizens, who mind their own business, and are in sympathy with all good words and works, are missed when they leave any community.
 Edward Mahoney, who lived in the Glass Factory village number of years, removing from there to Hartford, his former home, where he was employed by the N. Y. X N. B. R. R. as switchman, died last week at the home of his son, Daniel J., in Palmer, Mass.
 List of letters remaining in the post once Mafcn J. b. BrOWn, EOrfoSt Tibbits-care Ed Miller, William Gris- wold,, Henry Shapescott, Conn. Machine Card O., w. J. Reynolds, Stevens Broth CTS.
 MT. and Mrs. Lucius Preston gave a pleasant dinner party yesterday.
 Parties from here who attended the dedication of the new church at Rockville, Tuesday, were highly edified by the exer- cises. The fine edifce was crowded to re- pletion. Rev. Lester Potter delivered a strong discourse in the evening.
The Press., 1887-03-10
nnYENTRY.
SOUTH COVENTRY.

1 A. s. PARKER, Local Editor and Business Manager of Coventry Local Register.
 Henry Armstrong has got iii a large stock of logs, and is ready to do any amount of work in his line He has re. gently added blacksmith to his corps of workers.
 Henry Tracy, for many years a resi- dent of this town, but lately living in New York, has returned here and has taken the Elijah Robinson homestead of shares.
 Rev. J. o. Dodge was in town Tues day.
 Rev. Abram Quick has removed to this place.
 The doctors have great deal of busi- ness at present.
 Rev. Tirrell has an appointment to preach at the M. B. church, Sunday.
 John D. Wilson is out again after an illness of a few weeks.
 The brothers and sisters of Ralph Noble, with their families, gave surprise visit to Mr. and Mrs. Noble, Saturday evening, the occasion being the twentieth anniversary of their marriage. Gifts of crystal and other articles were presented.
 It is expected that Edgar Colburn, who has been employed at Colts Armory, Hartford, fifteen years, will soon locate in this village.
 Bessie A. Parker is attending school in Hannibal, Mo.
 Tax collector, John Brown, will be at the town clerks office in this parish March 29th, to receive taxes.
The Press., 1887-03-10
UNION.
[ooRREsPoNDENoE. .

Mention should have been made last week of Mrs. R. Back, as among those giv- ing great aid in the musical part of the entertainment given by the c. A. R. post.
 A fellowship meeting will be held at the Congregational church in Uuion, Wednesday, March 18th, with the follow ing order of exercises : 10.30 a. m., devo- tional exercises; II. .15 a. m., sermon; 12 1n., refreshments 1.30 p. m., topic The work of the church. How shall the church prepare itself for its work D. What should it aim to do for neglectors of religion 3-What should it do for the poor? 4-What should It do for youno people just beginning christian life :? Subject open to all All are cordially ln- vited
 --The funeral of Mrs. P. J.Walker, who died of consumption after lingering ill., ness, was attended from her late residence on Tuesday, Rev. John Pearce officiating. A large concourse of relatives and friends were present. The remains were placed in the cemetery at Westford.
 The subject of Rev. Mir. Pearces dis course next Sabbath will be, s'Sanctified Af1iction. 7
 Prayer meeting next Sabbath evening at Wm. Chamberlin's.
 There were eight taken into the Con- gregational church last Sabbath, three by letter, five by confession.
 A few weeks since, seveniofned on probation at the M.E church Maahapang.
 The W. 0. T. U. are praparing for an entertainment to come a0i the last of March.
 Capt Chauncy Paul is quite feeble and confined to his bed.
The Press., 1887-03-10
ROLTnN.

"A grand exhibition was held at the Quarryville church, Tuesday evening, the Sth, speaking, singing and dialogues, etc., etc., and afterwards supper. It was a grand success. Amount cleared was about $60s all for the benefit of the minister, Rev. Mir. sherman, who by the way is a Hive man, aud is now teaching the public school in Coventry. There is no place that will beat Quarryyille for entertain ments.
 The Bolton Grange is in 8 healthy condition, and is constantly receiving ad- ditions
 Carlos Ruggles will leave Bolton next week for Springfield, where he has a slt- nation as book keeper.
 -J. L. Woodbridge leaves for Washing ton in few days. He has been appoint ed post. office inspector at a salary of $2, 300 year.
 Bolton has new postmaster, Will liam B. Williams, Esq, the merchant at the center.
 "A post office is needed at Bolton de- pot.
 The creamery at Andover in which Bolton is interested, will be ready for busi- ness in June, it is said.
The Press., 1887-03-10
ROCKVILLE.

The new Baptist church on Union street was dedicated Tuesday afternoon and evening. The exercises included a fine musical program given under the direction of W. O. Evans. The dedication prayer was given in the afternoon by Rev. pr. Stone, the dedication hymn by Mrs. M. l.. Barnes of Hartford, the financial statement by Rev. A. s. Brown, and the dedicatory sermon by Rev. Dr. A. e. Palmer. In the evening an excellent sermon was given by Rev. l.. l.. Potter of Hartford. The services were largely attended.
 The Congregational church at Talcott- vile, next Sunday celebrates the aoth an- niversary of the dedication of it's present church building, and in the evening Rev. J. P. Hawley, former pastor, will preach. He will occupy his own pulpit at Stafford Springs in the morning.
The Press., 1887-03-10
sTAFFoRDvIuLE.

MT. Booths lecture last evening was a success. The lecture was full of sharp points, natural wit aud good sense, while the good delivery kept the audience in perfect attention. and often convulsed them with that kind of laughter which Milton describes as 'tholding both his sides"
The Press., 1887-03-10
WEST STAFFORD

There is no pleasanter place for a social time than Mir. Ralph Wier's, West Stafford. A company of 40 met there on the evening of March 1st, and spent the hours in social festivities, which we hope may be repeated.
The Press., 1887-03-10
ASHFORD.

The G. A. R. entertainment. given by post No. "A, of Union, at North Ashford, filled the bill exactly, everybody present being well satisfied with the performance The post will give the entertainment at Warrenville on the 18th. :.
The Press., 1887-03-10

Palmer has moved toward getting electric lights by organizing local com pany with capital stock of $90, 900 in $10 shares, and will begin to put in apparatus as soon as spring opens. Palmer proposes to vote no license at its coming town meet ing, and thus-furnish the chestnut your- self
The Press., 1887-03-10

The rumor that Dr. N. w. Rand was to remove to Worcester proves to be un- sounded. f4 rfsg .E
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Bailroaos & STEAMBOATS,.
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
Of Trains IN Effect
Oct. FL, 1887.

Until further notice trains leave Augusta rs fol
owe:
GOING WEST e.l5 A. N. for Lewiston. Farm.
fngton, Rockland, Portland and Boston; $40 A. NJ.
for Hallowell and Gardiner i00Q 4. VI. for Lewis
fon. Pennington, RoekianG, Portland and Boston;
Zoo r. u. for Hallowell and Gardiner; 3.o4 Z. NJ.
FOR Brunswick, Bath, Lewiston, Portland and Bos-
ron; $50 Z. NJ for Hallowel; and Gardner; less L.
~. might Pulln am for Lewiston. Portland and
boston. and for Bath Saturdays only.
GOING EAST 2-a5 A. NJ. nigh, expressl for
|,kowhegan, Dexter Belfast. Bangor, Bar uarbor,
|>t. Stephen. st. John and Aroostook County. 9.iO
a. NJ. for Wsierville Skowhegan Brnsor and Green
lille; $50 p. NJ for Skowhegan, Belfast, Dexter.
Bangor, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, 81. stephen, ST
ioha and Aroostook County, and ON saturdays, s.iQ
n. NJ. for Waterville.
The Night Pullman Trains iuu each way every
|iight sundays included, but not to skowhegan. Oh
Monday mornings 10 Belfast and Dexter, or be
ond Bangor sunday mornings.
ACCOMMODATION TRAIN leaves Gardiner fo,
Augusta al s45 A. NJ, LIS and AS L. NJ. flalloweN
|it SOC A NJ. $50 and 500 l.. NJ.
FREIGHT TRAINS for Portland, $40 A. NJ, and
b. 40 r. NJ; for Waterville and Nanceboro leo T.
NJ, and 40 r. NJ, due from Boston, is.4s and 10
Z. NJ; due from Vanceboro and Wateryiie. s.55 A
u. aud 1880 Z. NJ.
Through tickets to California and all points South
md West may be had of Z. n. Walker, ticket agent
augusta, the only office selling via all routes ano
;hecking baggage free of expense.
PAYSON TUCKER, Gen1 Manager.
If. T.. B0oTHBY, Gen'l Pass. and Ticket Ag't
Portland. Oct. 70, ISL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-19

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